Unlocking the Power of Subplots in Fiction

Let’s get one thing straight: if your story’s a tree, than the subplot is a branch. It’s the unexpected limb that sticks out there the whole time. You just didn’t see it because of all the leaves, which are like the details of your narrative. If you’re writing fiction and you want your book toContinue reading “Unlocking the Power of Subplots in Fiction”

A Tall Tale: 20 Styles of Poetic Prose

Do you enjoy making up stories, producing novels, or publishing blog posts? If so, then you’re probably like me. I love blogging for you all, but creative writing is truly my jam! There’s this thrill in building a script or novel from scratch. There’s an opportunity for originality, to be one with your work. AuthenticContinue reading “A Tall Tale: 20 Styles of Poetic Prose”

How Life Events Shape Our Perspectives

As I age, I make better decisions. I think things through. I’m more cautious of how I come off to people. In return, I’m a lot more particular about the company I keep. To put it out there plainly, I don’t make time for the BS. I’m grateful. I’m a lot more focused about whatContinue reading “How Life Events Shape Our Perspectives”

Find Your Niche

Narrow Down to Your Forever Genre Writers come in many forms—journalists, bloggers, screenwriters, and many more. Yet, we all face a similar journey: discovering where we belong within this sprawling literary landscape. I call this the process of carving out a niche—not just in traditional publishing, but also in the realms of marketing and cultivatingContinue reading “Find Your Niche”

The Werk of Writing Novels

Words Brought To Life With An Author Community For all of you who want to one day write the story of your life, you’ll need to know all the werk that’s required with writing a novel. I’m using the word ‘werk’ in place of ‘work’ to encourage you that writing is supposed to be aContinue reading “The Werk of Writing Novels”